Seasonal Tax Associate - Client-Focused Returns & Growth

H&R Block; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block is hiring a Seasonal Tax Associate. No prior tax experience is required. You’ll receive training from day one and work directly with clients to gather information, prepare returns, and answer questions while building client relationships.

You will earn a competitive hourly rate with opportunities to increase earnings as you gain tax knowledge and grow in the role. This in-person position is based at a local H&R Block tax office.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course.
• Experience interacting with customers or clients in a service-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to understand needs.
• Problem-solving skills, including organizing information and identifying solutions.
• Comfort using digital tools and AI based tools like Copilot and ChatGPT.
• High school diploma / GED/ equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation.
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates.
• Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations in a way clients can easily understand.
• Identify tax savings opportunities and recommend relevant products and services.
• Apply problem-solving skills to analyze client information and address questions or unique situations with guidance and available resources.
• Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork, collaboration, and a client-first approach.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

AI tools

Digital tools

Education

HS diploma / GED

H&R Block Income Tax Course

Bachelor’s degree (accounting/finance)

Job description

H&R Block is hiring a Seasonal Tax Associate. No prior tax experience is required. You’ll receive training from day one and work directly with clients to gather information, prepare returns, and answer questions while building client relationships.

You will earn a competitive hourly rate with opportunities to increase earnings as you gain tax knowledge and grow in the role. This in-person position is based at a local H&R Block tax office.